The Bishop’s Staff
A staff was commissioned for a bishop with wood from a location that is close to his heart. The top features a stamped metal handle and the same stamped metal is used at the foot. The mid-section of the staff features hand-carved designs with a machine-turned spiral above it.
Close-up Image of Hand-Carved Vines
View 1
Close-up Image of Hand-Carved Stars
View 2
Close-Up Image of Handle and Spiral
Top and Middle of Staff
Assembly
The staff was designed to be taken apart for easy transport thus being made of three interlocking parts.
Full Photo of the Bishop’s Staff
Cherry stain
Carving Process
